DIGITAL WALLET BUSINESS PLAN
I. Executive Summary
Company Description
AuroraPay, named for the idea of a clear, fast financial flow across channels, is a San Francisco-based fintech launching in 2026. It operates in digital payments and e-commerce marketplaces, delivering an integrated digital wallet plus a curated seller marketplace. The platform offers secure, one-click checkout, tokenized credentials, and seller curation that together reduce friction and raise conversion for merchants. One clear line: fast, secure checkout meets curated discovery.
The company builds, hosts, and operates the wallet and marketplace, onboards merchants, manages payment rails, and runs consumer acquisition and support. AuroraPay differentiates with a unified seller-buyer ecosystem, merchant tools for discovery, and a technology-first team focused on scale. Target customers are U.S. e-commerce merchants and digitally native shoppers aged 18–45. Short-term goals: launch in Q2 2026 and prove unit economics; long-term goals: national scale and sustained 183.57% Return on Equity. One clear line: scale by proving conversion lift and merchant payback.
Problem
Consumers face a fragmented, insecure checkout that forces repeated data entry, multiple account management, and weak trust signals; this raises cart abandonment and lowers repeat purchase rates for U.S. small and medium merchants. Sellers and creators lack affordable, enterprise-grade payments and discovery tools, so they lose conversion and cannot scale distribution across channels.
Current solutions leave checkout friction and payment infrastructure gaps unaddressed, creating a clear need for a unified digital wallet and curated marketplace that reduces abandonment and boosts merchant revenue — with a target of Year 1 EBITDA of $921,000 and an expected 183.57% return on equity.
Solution
We solve fragmented checkouts and security gaps by offering a unified digital wallet plus an embedded curated marketplace that enables one-click secure payments, gives verified U.S. sellers built-in analytics and promotions, and supports high-frequency transaction loads—reducing cart abandonment and lowering customer acquisition friction for small and medium merchants.
Target outcome: drive merchant growth and profitability with a Year 1 EBITDA of USD 921,000 while maintaining a minimum cash reserve of USD 149,000 during the 2026 scale-up phase.
Mission Statement
We simplify and secure the digital economy by delivering a unified platform where commerce is effortless for buyers and growth is accessible for independent sellers.
Through innovation in payment security and marketplace dynamics, we empower small businesses to thrive and create a seamless bridge between discovery and transaction.
We commit to delivering exceptional user value and a 17% IRR to investors.
Key Success Factors
Critical operational and financial drivers that make the digital wallet scalable, secure, and profitable.
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Dual-sided marketplace network effect — lowers Buyer CAC from $5 to $1 over five years.
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Proprietary platform — $300,000 initial development invested for secure, scalable core.
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Tiered revenue model — transaction commissions plus subscriptions for diversified income.
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Fast payback and breakeven — 13-month payback period and May 2026 breakeven date.
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Security and governance — $150,000 security infrastructure and experienced management for trust and compliance.
Financial Summary
Executive-summary snapshot of the company’s 2026–2028 financial outlook.
Ratio |
2026 |
2027 |
2028 |
Projected Revenue |
Not provided |
Not provided |
Not provided |
Projected EBITDA |
$921,000 |
$6,999,000 |
$18,652,000 |
Expected ROI |
IRR 17% |
IRR 17% |
IRR 17% |
Financial requirements: 2026 launch supported by a $1,500,000 marketing budget, a lean 6.0 FTE team, and a minimum cash buffer of $149,000 (minimum cash month: Jun-26). Breakeven is projected May-26 (5 months); payback in 13 months.
Anticipated return: Internal Rate of Return 17% and Return on Equity 183.57% based on the provided five-year forecast.
Financial outlook: strong profitability and rapid payback based on the stated forecasts.
Funding Requirements
Raise USD 2,939,000 in equity to fund 2026 launch capex, working capital, and a minimum cash reserve to reach the targeted 17% IRR.
Categories |
Amount, USD |
Product Development (platform) |
300,000 |
Security Infrastructure |
150,000 |
Fraud Detection Systems |
60,000 |
Server Hardware |
75,000 |
Office Equipment & Furnishings |
40,000 |
Compliance Software & Licensing |
30,000 |
Marketing Automation Setup |
25,000 |
Marketing budget (working capital) |
1,500,000 |
Initial annual wages (working capital) |
610,000 |
Minimum cash reserve (Jun-26) |
149,000 |
Working capital |
2,110,000 |
Total funding required |
2,939,000 |